adults

Nearly Half of Americans Want to See Their Dentist More Often

You may feel that your patients don’t see you as often as they should....

More Adults Electing Orthodontic Treatment

Traditionally, people who have needed orthodontia have gotten braces as adolescents. But things are...

Tooth Decay Rates Remain Stable Among American Adults

Despite ongoing improvements in oral care, trends in tooth decay have remained relatively stable...

How Does Your State’s Oral Health Stack Up?

The ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) has published “The Oral Health Care System: A...

Emergency Room Visits on the Rise for Dental Patients

The number of children visiting the dentist has increased while dental care among adults...

AAP: Periodontal Disease Most Prevalent Among Ethnic Minorities

Sixty-three percent of Hispanic adults in the United States has periodontitis, an advanced form...

Tooth Loss may Lead Other Health Issues

When a person loses his or her teeth, it only gets worse from there....

Tooth Loss Rates Coincide with Socioeconomic Disparities

A comprehensive study on edentulism recently examined all of the factors associated with the...

Number of Dentists in Scotland Rises

Many more people in Scotland will receive the dental treatment they need. This can...

Improper Pacifier Cleaning Could Lead to Dental Decay

Parents need to be careful with their children’s pacifiers. If not, dental decay could...